Help me create my gaming wish list

I got a new PS3 for Christmas and is my first move into proper gaming (I do have a Wii) for about 10 years. Therefore I am behind and have a lot of catching up to do. I would like to create a list of games I should buy (not necessarily recent releases) based on what I enjoy.

Please ask questions to help filter my list.

I have played and loved Uncharted 3 and also loved the early GTA games, so my list starts as follows

MGS4 - this game is epic. hit up any review and they will tell you the same
be warned though. the cutscenes are LONG!

to complement MGS4, you can get the trilogy (i think it is) all on one dice (again i think its on one disc) none of these are current gen. HD version of old games.

if you like RPG's:
Oblivion - personally loved it compared to skyrim. Auriel's Ascension takes hold of me and does not let go
be warned, the animation system is crap. not bad, but utter garbage by today's standard still a fantastic game nonetheless

Demons Souls - if you want a bit of a challenge: or its sequel Dark Souls

Yes Uncharted 1 is on ps3.
You could also try the Infamous games(both only on ps3)
There is also the God of War series(all are now avaliable for the ps3)
Those are just some of the ps3 only games I like but there are many multi-console gamesthat are worth playing. Batman Arkham Asylum & Batman Arkham City(both are awsome I liked Asylum better)
Also there is DeadSpace 1&2 (2 more awsome games)
Just a few ideas hope they help.

This is a great start, I shall go through these responses in detail this afternoon.

I specifically got a PS3 to play games like GTA so I guess I like First Person, Open World type games? Assuming these are the right descriptions of this type of game. I am not sure what version / editions of GTA to start with (I am happy to play old ones while waiting for GTA5 to come out).

A rpg game is a role playing game, were you take the role of a person that can explore every corner of the world to your advantage and use it... It involves like dragons, wizards, ghosts, kings, soliders

That's how i see a RPG

Plato and Aristotle, a detail of The School of Athens, a fresco by Raphael. Aristotle gestures to the earth, representing his belief in knowledge

this generation specifically has been favourable to the WRPG. W standing for Western

a WRPG is simply called that because its catered more to those in the western world. you and me. thus, it is a more action oriented RPG experience.

yes, he does say 2006

in an RPG you your self create a Character and then take him/her on a journey all of your own. don't want to do the main quest line. that cool, you can become a mage instead. etc
you pick your play style; archer, swordsman, battlemage, assassin. you choose your equipment; heavy, medium, light. you go where you want in a HUGE open world.

Skyrim is a lot more polished than Oblivion. but not a captivating if you ask me
Both these games are part of The Elder Scrolls line of games from Bethesda.
for comparisons sake, here is Skyrim compared to its predecessor above

of course, this generation being the wonderful amazing generation that it is. you also get hybids of all genres

for example:
Mass Effect series
Action RPG.

Valkyria Chronicles
Third Person Turn-based Strategy Role Playing Game

Uncharted 3 would be classed as an Action Adventure game.
GTA would be classed as an 'Open world Action/Adventure' game.

to add a little to the confusion:

JRPG, J standing for Japanese, is the more traditional RPG experience.

whilst you do get to customize your characters. the game gives you characters, and a story to follow. battle system is more often then not turn based too.

I'll augment the info already added with some terms you may find in the forums:

FPS: First person shooter (Call of Duty, Battlefield, Borderlands etc) - ou see the game out of your characters ees, usually just seeing your gun on screen.

TPS: Third person shooter. You're shooting $#@! but you can see your character on screen as opposed to just his gun.

MMO: Massive multiplayer online. This is usually an RPG that you play with many other gamers online.You team up and quest together etc.

Hack n slash: These are games like God of War, Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. The game consists of you beating $#@! up in 3rd person with allmannerof cool attacksand combo possibilities.

Platformer: A game that consists of running around, exploring and jumping on platforms!...quite broard really lol (Sly Racoon, Ratchet & Clank, Jak & Daxter are good examples)
UGC: User Generated Content - term given to games that allow gamers to create and share their own content for the game. LittleBigPlanet and inFamous 2 are the most well known for this feature on PlayStation, along with games like ModNation Racers and LBP Karting which allow you to create/share your own vehicles and tracks.

DLC: Downloadable content. Usually new features, extra levels, skins or just a code that unlocks content on the disc ($#@! you CRAPCOM you $#@! suckers! trololol)

Survival Horror: a dying breed of game. If you played Resident Evil 1, 2 or 3, or Silent Hill, then you know this term. Games are usually scarey and focus on giving you little resources to kill the monsters.

1) Final Fantasy VII - I'm starting my list with two classic Japanese RPGs from the mid-1990s. The first, Final Fantasy VII, was a massive success in the gaming world and has a huge cult following. It's nice to go back and play a game before they were inundated with Quick Time Events, high quality cut scenes, big budget voice acting, high resolutions, etc. This game can be had for $10 from the Playstation Store, and it'll give over 40 hours of gameplay.

2) Xenogears - Another PSOne classic with an incredibly indepth story and battle mechanics that were unlike others at the time. The game, while ugly at times when it zooms on the sprites, was one of the most memorable I've ever played.

3) Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit - This is Need for Speed at its best, imo. Unlike the new Most Wanted, this version of Need for Speed isn't an open world experience. Your races are chosen from a map, you are rewarded new vehicles as you progress through the game, and it features two 'stories'... one as the racer, and another as the cop, each leveling to 20. It's a fantastic game.

4) Jak and Daxter Trilogy - This is a PS2 game pulled from the age of innocence, recently remastered and ported to the Playstation 3. The game is simple in it's humor, great in its gameplay, and is a timeless platforming experience. I enjoyed this one much more than Sly Cooper and Ratchet and Clank.

5) Red Dead Redemption - This game holds my all time "most memorable moment in gaming" award. Everything about it -- gameplay, controls, story, music, environment, art -- is top-notch and helps flesh out an amazing experience. The 'Game of the Year' edition comes packed with the expansion which infuses a Zombie apocalypse into the game world. It's made by Rockstar, the geniuses behind Grand Theft Auto, and is often called, "Grand Theft Horse"

6) GTA IV: Complete Collection

7) Journey/Flower/Flow Collection - Each of these games are short and unlike anything you've likely played before. They're gorgeous... and Journey, the main feature of the collection, was overloaded with awards in 2012. This will be a hit-or-miss title for most, but I think it's necessary gaming just so people can see what games can be without hand holding and excessive narration.

Battlefield 3 - Everyone loves a First Person Shooter, so get this. Your friends will say, "No bro! Get Call of Duty!" You're better than that! In fact, you should probably stop talking to your friends if they suggest CoD as a "good game"... just play Modern Warfare 1 and you'll know what all subsequent releases are like.

9) Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational - Surprisingly fun and incredibly addicting golf game. This game can be brutally punishing for making a simple mistake, but it's incredibly satisfying when you can pull out a win from skillful playing.

10) Rock Band 2: Special Edition - The music playing genre is pretty much dead, but that doesn't mean you can't have a lot of fun with it. This is one of the greatest ways to pass time and is super fun when you have friends over. The game takes awhile to master and with four instruments and several difficulties per song, there's a lot of content to experience. You can also buy songs from the Playstation Store to expand the game if you wanted.

Honorable Mentions:
* Assassins Creed: Ezio Trilogy is a series of good games, but the story is so convoluted and bland at times, there's not much incentive to play through all three games. The multiplayer games on Brotherhood and Revelations is worthwhile.
* Like Mario Kart? Check our Modnation Racers or Little Big Planet Karting. Reviews give Modnation Racers higher marks, but LBP Karting is probably better online since it's a newer game.
* Check out Little Big Planet 1/2. Decent platforming can make for an enjoyable experience. I guess the best part of this game is the content creation that allows the community to create more to the game. I played through them once... but I played them when they were first released and the user content was pretty weak at that point.
* Borderlands 1/2 are a great infusion of the FPS and RPG genres, heavily loaded with violence and lewd content.

In regards to some of the best ps3 content is going to be going on sale for example resistance series well be being sold with all 3 games in one be on the look out for that you picked an awesome time to get a PS3 there are so many deals!

Gran Turismo 5 is a good shout if you are into racing simulation games. The academy edition features a substantial chunk of the additional downloadable content they have added since the game was released. That should keep you occupied for a while.

With Uncharted, the first and second game can be brought as a bundle.

There are plenty of games to choose from, the reviews section is quite a good place to check out to see how highly rated the more recent games are.

Oh man. You are in for a treat!!! There are so many awesome games over the years that you have missed out on. Congrats on your PS3. Here are some that I can suggest off the top of my head. I will surely add more later to help you out.

Fallout 3 (One of my all time favorites this generation)
MLB The Show series (If you are into sports, not necessarily baseball, check this one out. Hidden gem among sports titles.)
Red Dead Redemption
Metal Gear Solid 4
Gran Turismo 5
Wipeout HD
Assassin's Creed Trilogy
Final Fantasy XIII and XIII-2 (This one receives a lot of flak but I love it.)
God of War 3 (Still on of the best looking PS3 titles to date as well as amazing game)
Dead Space 1 & 2
L.A. Noire
Darksiders
Dragon Age
Infamous 1 & 2
Little Big Planet

This is brilliant, thanks guys. The bigger list the better because I am hoping to get some of the games second hand so will be relying on what is available at the time. Keep the suggestions coming and I'll update the list in the opening post.

Ps I must say of all the forums I have ever been on this is the most welcoming and helpful.

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